Some of the areas biggest nightspots in the East Riding will be given polycarbonate bottles and glasses in time for the World Cup. Beverley pubs will become the first pubs in the East Riding to be issued polycarbonate glasses. This weekend England will play their first match in the World Cup and officers in the East Riding will be issuing these glasses as a preventative measure. Licensing Officer Chris Chapman…
Dawson Brothers 10K Face Off
Race sponsor Airkool Contracts Limited will be represented by Company Secretary Wayne Dawson and Director Richard Dawson in the Airkool Walkington 10k which takes place on Friday 9 July this year. The last time the brothers raced against each other at Walkington was in 2008. On that occasion Wayne finished 2 seconds ahead of his elder brother in 50.49. Last year Wayne did some serious training for the race and…
Not – The White Horse Folk Club
The White Horse Folk Club meets each week at the Foresters Arms Beverley. They often have special guests and this week it was Tom and Barbara Brown. The evenings are very entertaining and also interactive, further information about forth coming events and performances can be found on the group’s web site.
Ultimate Frisbee at Beverley Leisure Complex
Beverley Leisure Complex is pleased to announce a new sport session for adults of all ages. Ultimate Frisbee is a fun, non-contact invasion game which incorporates aspects from other team sports such as American football, netball and basketball. The game is played using a disk or Frisbee where the object of the game is to score a goal by completing a pass to a player standing in the opposition’s end…
10,000 People Expected to Visit for Armed Forces Day
Beverley’s Armed Forces Day chairman predicts even bigger crowds and an even more entertaining day than last year as the town prepares to honour the country’s servicemen and women. Beverley Town councillor David Elvidge, last year’s Mayor of Beverley, is busy putting the finishing touches to this year’s Armed Forces Day, which takes place on Sunday 4th July. Last year around 10,000 people poured into the town to salute the…
Booming Blooms
Beverley’s own award winning florist, Fleurs de Lisa is celebrating five wonderful years of business in bloom. The team will be thanking customers by offering free gifts and prizes. Lisa Barrow, founder of Fleurs de Lisa says: “We are so pleased to be celebrating five years in business and we want to thank our loyal customers by giving something in return for their much appreciated support. We have free gifts…
Molescroft Grange Farm Open Day
Beverley’s Molescroft Grange Farm is throwing open its doors to the public this Sunday (June 13) to provide an entertaining and educational insight into how your food gets on to your table. Visitors to the open day – which runs from 10am to 3pm – will also get to learn how farms work to protect local wildlife, as well as enjoy a variety of fun events aimed at all age…
Roadshows on Electricals
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is holding a series of roadshows to focus on the recycling of small electrical items. Councillor Symon Fraser, portfolio holder for the environment and planning, said: “We are concentrating on smaller electrical and electronic equipment, like toasters and toothbrushes, because it is the fastest growing waste stream. “The aim of the roadshows is to demonstrate how old, broken electrical items can be recycled while those…
Beverley Braves Look the Part Thanks to AFS Developments
Beverley Braves under-13s will be running out in a brand new kit thanks to the generosity of an East Yorkshire businessman. Alan Robinson, of AFS Developments in Hessle, has provided the club with training tops and hats embroidered with the club’s name and logo. This follows on from Alan providing a full strip last season and a winter kit for another of the club’s teams. The cousin of Mark Lazenby,…
Wednesday Afternoon Racing @ Beverley Racecourse
Race goers at Beverley Racecourse were once again forced to brave the weather for this afternoon’s race meeting. Nellis Ellis ridden by Silvestre De Sousa won the first race of the afternoon ‘The Celebrate Your Birthday Here’. Ryedane won the ‘Lucky in Love Night Next Thursday Handicap stakes. The next race meeting at Beverley is an evening meeting, racing is scheduled to start at 6.30 with the event have a…
Abbie on a Help for Heroes Fundraising Mission
Beverley’s very own Miss England hopeful is putting her good looks and high profile to excellent use to raise money for one of the country’s most worthy causes. Abbie Bulleyment, 18, who models for Fairy Godmothers, on Ladygate, recently claimed the crown of Miss Hull and District 2010 to qualify for the national finals. And this Saturday Abbie, along with fellow Fairy Godmothers models, will be roving around Beverley collecting…
New Online Business Aims to Aid Parents
Help is at hand for busy parents organising their child’s birthday, with the launch of a new business venture in Beverley. wrappedup4u is the complete online gift service for children. Whether you’re looking for ideas for gifts, fun party craft activities or quality filled party bags, the answer is just a click away at www.wrappedup4u.co.uk. The company specialises in quality wooden, educational and soft toys from Germany, plus a selection…
Beverley Lions Golf Day Raises £3650
The Beverley Lions Club held their 12th Annual Charity Golf Day at the Driffield Golf Club on Friday 28th May when 34 teams contested for almost £2000 worth of prizes. The competition was very keen with the winning team, Leicestershire’s Finest, scoring 84 points. The prizes were presented by Phil Jordan, Captain Driffield Golf Club together with the President of the Beverley Lions Club, Ian Sagar who thanked everyone who…
Hull 10K & Fun Run is a Family Affair
Three generations of the Robinson / Glover family took part in the Humber Bridge 10k and fun run last Sunday. Seven year-old Aidan and four year-old Erin Glover were joined by their grandmother Denise Robinson in the fun run while their mum Nicola Glover and grandad David Robinson competed for Beverley Athletic Club in the 10k. The children were delighted with their medals and proudly cheered on their mum and…
World Cup – Drink Driving – It’s Not Worth It
As world cup fever starts to hit, Safer Roads Humber – the region’s road safety partnership – is launching a major campaign to cut drink driving. Safer Roads Humber has joined a national campaign and is using posters, leaflets, beer mats, radio adverts and a 24-foot-long advertising van to get the message of the dangers of drink driving across to motorists. Humberside Police, one of the partners, is also carrying…
Stunning Local Model’s Italian Dream
Katrina Ienco has the world at her feet – and she can thank her father’s unwavering faith for her shot at making it big in the world of modelling. Genoa-born Katrina, 21, from Jolley Drive, Woodmansey, has won her way through to the prestigious Miss Italy in the World finals, screened on the Italian version of BBC 1 later this summer, after scooping the Miss Italy in England prize in…
Pearson Claims Third at Chester
Beverley Athletic Club’s Runner of the Year, James Pearson, chose the Chester Marathon on Bank Holiday Monday to run his first marathon. He made his debut in style finishing in third place in a fantastic time of 2.42.46 and qualifying for an elite start at the London Marathon next year. With 764 finishers, the Chester Marathon is a small event and Pearson deliberately chose this to attempt a championship qualifying…
Beverley Ladies Circle
Beverley Ladies Circle is currently enjoying a varied and exciting year of events. The group, which meets every other Monday but not during school holidays, is open to Beverley women under the age of 45. Already this year the Circle have organised meals and wine-tasting nights, as well as a race night. As the year progresses they plan, among other events, go-karting, a psychic night, psychometric testing and a host…